Cretan Sun

"We had a weeks stay at the Cretan Sun the first week in July. As others have said, this is not a spa/cocktail bar/animation team kind of place but that wasn't what we wanted. It is spotlessly clean, has a lovely pool which again is cleaned every day and a small restaurant/bar/pool snacks area. It was very quiet for our first 5 days and we had the pool to ourselves on several occasions. It did get busier after that and seemed to be a popular choice for families with younger children. Our room was spacious with two single beds put together, a sofa, chair, table, and a small shower room. Nice balcony with chairs, table and drying rack. The studios only seem to have a kettle but some of the other rooms had small kitchenettes . The bus to the local city, Rethymnon, stops right oututside the hotel and costs €3.20 return. The old town there is great to wander round and get lost in the narrow winding streets. Some great restaurants there too. It is about 15 mins walk to the beach (quite a rough sea) and 10 mins into the town centre where there are loads of bars and restaurants. There are a couple of tavernas a few hundred yards up the road from the appartments and a bakery and lidl. We had a great relaxing time and would definitely stay here again."

"Lovely hotel, family run and you can feel that from the service. This is a small hotel, not a plush high rise with modcons, It has everything you need for a comfortable stay, without the crowds; air conditioning, lovely pool, kids pool, plenty of sunbeds. This not an all inclusive hotel, but a nice adequate breakfast is provided and of an evening you enjoy wandering the many restaurants and tavernas on offer. Hotel is 100% recommended 👌"

"2nd visit and its just the most lovely place, the staff treat you like family the atmosphere so laid back, rooms have all you need, pool and bar area are great, location is spot on, we will return soon 😀"